Aged Pioneer John N Opel Dies at Rest
John N Opel born Bavaria July 30 1843 came to Indiana at age 12 and served as Corporal in the 7th Indiana during the Civil War earning a Medal of Honor for capturing the 50th Virginia flag at the Wilderness. He married Pheba Sloan in 1867 and leaves six children twenty eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a wife. Funeral at Mt Zion church February 23 1925.
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John N. Opel
Wolfgang
Anna K. Opel
Bavaria
Germany
America
Greensburg
Decatur County
Indiana
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Wilderness
Virginia
50Th Virginia Regiment
Port Republic
Opel
Pheba A. Sloan
L. N. Troyer
Walla Walla
Wash
R.S. Robinson
White Heath
Ill
C.W. Nations
Winigan
I. M. Behymer
Atlanta
Benj. L. Opel
Milan
N.C. Morris
Cora
Sullivan County
Missouri
Holloway
Mt. Zion Church
270 Acres of Pasture for Rent at $2.50 Per Acre
270 acres of blue grass pasture for rent at 2.50 dollars per acre. Payment to be made in three installments. Includes shade and water. Contact S. H. Linhart to arrange a visit.
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S. H. Linhart
Baby chicks for sale from Mrs Alfie Gooch
Small ad notes baby chicks available in several standard varieties at 10 cents each from seller Mrs Alfie Gooch.
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Alfie Gooch
Death of Eula Fern Arnold in 1925 at age 11
The obituary notes Eula Fern Arnold daughter of M. and Kate Arnold died February 1925 at age 11 years 2 months. she left a father two brothers Roy and ax a sister Dorris and many friends. Funeral services were led by Rev Holloway at Mt. m church with burial on February 14.
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Eula Fern
Has. M
Kate Arnold
Stepother
Roy
Dorris
Rev. Holloway
Mt. m Church
Buff Orpington Eggs For Sale At Mundell Farm
Buff Orpington eggs from prize winning strains for setting. 15 eggs for 75 cents or 100 for 4.00. Mrs. O. H. Mundell.
Death of Verbal Brunk and Son Kenneth Brunk
Verbal Brunk second son of Dick and Crease Brunk born April 20 1894 in Davis County Iowa died February 4 1925 at Hays Hospital age 30 years 9 months 14 days married to Alice Oaks in 1914 with six children Velma 9 Eather 8 Francis 6 Harley 4 Doyel 10 months one child died recently. Funeral February 6 Brethren church Quinter cemetery. Kenneth son of Verbal and Alice born March 10 1922 died February 3 1925 age 2 years 10 months 23 days survived by mother sister four brothers grandparents five uncles and other relatives body burned unable to be held longer.
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Verbal Brunk
Kenneth Brunk
Dick and
Crease Brunk
Davis County
Iowa
Hays Hospital
Alice Oaks
Verbal
Christian Church of
Broomfield
Baptist Church
Velma
Eather
Francis
Harley
Doyel
Earl
Charley
Wallace
Ira
Brethren Church
Quinter
Kenneth
Alice Brunk
For Sale Watkins territory and car
On account of my health Roy Peters offers his Watkins territory and car for sale. A bargain for someone.
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Watkins
Roy Peters
Turner's Death Remains Felt Across Families in Missouri and Indiana
Daniel Turner born July 24 1865 in Morgan County Indiana lived there with parents until 1883 then moved to Missouri. He married Mary Belle Carmack July 18 1891 and had Ruth Malinda and Everette Earle. He died February 14 1925 at age 59 with wife, son in Oklahoma, daughter Ruth predeceased him, siblings Henry Bert Elsworth William Malinda, five grandchildren. Funeral at Baker church conducted by Wm. G. Coram.
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Daniel Turner
Morgan County
Indiana
Missouri
Morris Township
Sullivan County
Mary Belle Carmack
Ruth Malinda
Everette Earle
Turner
Everette
Oklahoma
Ruth
Henry Turner
New Boston
Bert Turner
Elsworth Turner
Cora
William
Winigan
Malinda Johnson
Elmer, Mo
Baker Church
Wm. G. Coram
Mules Wanted for Saturday Sale by Smith Kenley & Purdin
Rural buyers seek mule sellers with animals halter broke three years old and up. Table indicates mules are shipped each Saturday. Contact Smith Kenley and Purdin for arrangements.
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Smith, Kenley & Purdin
Married in secret at Linneus by Reverend Miller
Henry Christy and Miss Thelma Bingham of Browning wed secretly on February 18 at the Methodist parsonage in Linneus after obtaining a license. The bride, a Browning native and former teacher, and the groom, a local farmer, unite two prominent families. The ceremony drew congratulations from friends as plans to keep the news private were foiled by the bride’s brother.
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Henry Christy
Thelma Bingham
Browning
Linneus
W. O. Miller
Otal Brrigham
L. W. Bingham
Normal
Kirksville
Jekins School
E. D. Christy
Lantz Hosts Weekend Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs L C Lantz entertained at a Sunday one o clock dinner in two courses. Guests included Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson and son Harvey Fields Miss Allaire Fields Mr and Mrs H Calhoun Mrs Dickinson and Mr and Mrs Guy Adams. The day was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Aleen Wilkinson
Belva Smith
Ida Allen
Grace Stovall
May Hamilton
Ha Walker
Maxine Baby Eugenia
Anna Hamilton
Gertrude Walker
Alleen Wilkinson
Evalyn Callihan
Lee Thurlo
Fern Williams
Dale
Nellie Seaman
L. C. Lantz
W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields
Allaire Fields
Head Brothers Debt Notice at North Salem Mo
Special notice warns all debtors to call and settle accounts promptly. All accounts must be collected within 30 days. Head Brothers, North Salem, Missouri.
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Head Brothers
North Salem
Progressive Whist Evening Hosted by Calhouns
Mr and Mrs Hardy Calhoun and Mr and Mrs Roy Calhoun entertained many friends Friday night at the Calhouns home. Five tables were set for progressive whist with a two course lunch served mid evening. Guests recalled the occasion with pleasure as they departed.
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Hardy Calhoun
Roy Calhoun
Haley Sells Timothy Hay And Cane In Local Auction
L N Haley offers Timothy hay and cane selection alongside a single brooder house.
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Timothy Hay
Cane
L. N. Haley
Entertained S R R Club Guests at Afternoon Event
The S R R Club hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Chummie Smith as the guest entertainer. Members shared personal readings and reflections during the meeting.
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S. R. R. Club
S.R.R. Club
Chummie Smith
New Blacksmith in Reger Seeks Local Patronage
Notice from E G Kollasch announcing his arrival as the new blacksmith in Reger. He invites customers to call on him for any smith work and requests local patronage.
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Reger
Kollasch
Browning High School Honor Roll Uptick Noted
Browning High School reports an increase in sophomore history honor roll students from the previous six week period. Of 29 regular attendees, 23 earned honors including Ruth Lay and Frank Powell in Rank 1 with FE grades and multiple students receiving EE S plus S grade levels.
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Browning High School
Ruth Lay
Frank Powell
Eugene Crookshanks
Nora Lee Harmon
Floy Kenley
Cecil Lay
Board of Education
Sheets
The
Baptist Church
For Sale or Trade: Town Lot and Livestock
For sale or trade a town property block 26 lot 4 corner. one Holstein cow fresh soon. another Holstein Jersey two year old fresh soon. Also a 1923 Ford touring car with new casings and top. Roy T. Jones.
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Roy T. Jones
Elder Draper to Preach at City Church Sunday
The Church of Christ invites the public to hear Elder Draper preach on Sunday morning at 11 o clock and evening at 7 30 p m March 1. The eloquent minister will lead services and welcome all attendees.
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Church of Christ
Draper
Teachers Examination Set For March 6 and 7 at Brockefild High
The Teachers' Examination will be held Friday and Saturday March 6 and 7 at Brockefild High School. J. F. Hortenstine, Co. Supt. announces the schedule and venue for examinees.
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Brockefild High School
J. F. Hortenstine
Good Piano for Sale at Office Inquiry
One good Burn piano offered for sale, slightly used and priced to sell. Inquire at this office for details and contact.
Letters from Florida and New Mexico Readers
An assortment of reader letters dated Feb 1925 from Tampa and Tucumcari. W C Ingram M D writes of Florida land and growing city fortunes and asks subscription be sent to 238 Plant Ave. Mrs C A Norvell encloses $1.50 and asks for paper continuation. A long note criticizes church collection practices and civic duties with stern opinions on responsibility.
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Tampa
Fla
Joe Nickell
Browning
Dear Joe
Kissimee
Kissimmee
Florida
Plant Ave
Tucumcari
New
Mex
C. A. Norvell
Kredit
M.E
Weekend Diary Fragments Reveal Townwide Humor and Gossip
A rambling, colloquial column compiles a week of local happenings and social musings. The writer notes wedding behavior, church life, family dynamics, and small-town anecdotes from Friday through Thursday, with humorous remarks on fashion, work, and community events.
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Sey
Bill
Bil
Enny Buddy
Eternal Revenew
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